We are sad to announce the passing of Wesley J. Stender, 75, of Walcott, on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family.  Wes was born on Feb. 16, 1950, in Davenport, the son of Otto and Delores (Mordhorst) Stender. more

Shawn Edward Marple, AKA Shon/Shonyae West, 45, a native of Donahue, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. more

Loren K. Stender, 72, of Park View, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center, Davenport. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and no services or visitation will be held. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Bim Prichard, 75, of DeWitt, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, DeWitt. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Beverly Ann Drenter (née Gerrard), 95, of Herndon, Va., and formerly of rural Eldridge and Davenport, passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2026. more

Wayne Eugene Hamann, age 92, of Davenport, passed away Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A private family service will be held at Silvercrest Garner Assisted Living.  Memorials may be made to the Walcott American Legion Post #548.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Theodore A. Burson “Ted” was born at home on Papakeechie Lake near Syracuse, Ind., on June 17, 1941. He met his Savior on Jan. 27, 2026, right where he wanted to be, at home on Foote Lake in the woods of northern Michigan near Manistique, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. more

Henry C. Storjohann, 83, of Davenport, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Society Davenport. more

Margaret Claeys, 86, of DeWitt, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt. more

Memorial services for Howard A. Goettsch, 80, of Long Grove, will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. more

A funeral service for Henry C. Storjohann, 83, of Davenport, will be held at noon on Friday, Feb. 6, at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Steve McNicol Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. more

Gene B. Vincent, born on Aug. 17, 1931, passed away on Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Gene’s life was marked by dedication to helping others, artistry, and a deep commitment to his family and community. more

Karen Kay Breeding, our beloved wife, mother, nani, sister, and aunt, was softly and tenderly called home and received by her Heavenly Father on Jan. 28, 2026. For the full obituary, please visit www.ankenyfuneralhome.com. more

A funeral service for Gene B. Vincent, 94, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. more

A funeral service celebrating the life of Steven Kent McNicol Sr., 87, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at First Baptist Church of Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. A lunch will follow the service. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Richard P. “Rich” Meyer, 70, of Eldridge, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. more

Karen Nord Schaar, 62, of Davenport, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, East Rusholme Street, Davenport. more

Carl H. Albers, 87, of Eldridge, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.  Cremation was done, with the family greeting friends from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory Davenport.  A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the Runge Chapel.  Burial will be later in Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Scott County or Empowering Abilities.  Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com. more

Lulubelle “Lu” Daily Foss, age 86, went home to her heavenly Father on Jan. 20, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. more